1. Discuss conditions where a buyer might prefer a third-party logistics provider arrange and…

1. Discuss conditions where a buyer might prefer  a third-party logistics provider arrange and control the transportation and storage of purchased items.2. Discuss benefits associated with information visibility systems and major barriers associated with implementing them?3. What is a third-party logistics provider? What function does it serve?4. How can Purchasing make use of social media sites  (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn) to improve their daily job performance?